Rob Thomson
About Rob Thomson
Rob Thomson is the Recruitment Manager for EMEA and APAC at Apollo Global Management, Inc., a position he has held since 2023 in London. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having previously worked at various financial institutions including Barclays Investment Bank and BlueCrest Capital Management.
Work at Apollo
Rob Thomson serves as the Recruitment Manager for EMEA and APAC at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2023. His role involves overseeing recruitment strategies and processes across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Based in London, England, he contributes to Apollo's talent acquisition efforts, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives.
Education and Expertise
Rob Thomson studied at the University of Leeds from 2003 to 2006, where he completed a three-year program. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in recruitment and talent acquisition within the financial services sector.
Background in Recruitment
Rob Thomson has extensive experience in recruitment, having held various positions in the financial services industry. He worked at Barclays Investment Bank as a Resourcing Partner for Global Markets from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he was a Global Markets Recruiter at Alexander Mann Solutions from 2011 to 2013. His career also includes roles at BlueCrest Capital Management, where he served as Head of Front Office Recruitment and later as Head of Recruitment.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before joining Apollo, Rob Thomson held significant positions in talent acquisition. He was the Head of Talent Acquisition at Brooks Macdonald from 2019 to 2023. His earlier experience includes working as Head of Recruitment at BlueCrest Capital Management from 2016 to 2018 and as a Senior Consultant (Insurance) at Marks Sattin from 2007 to 2010.